Rorys last hole in the Majors 2016

[MendieGK]

I agree, he isn't just doing some light weights for strength & stamina etc, I see regular photo's of him doing weights you'd usually only see professional weightlifters taking on, it's as though he's on some kind of mission in the gym!

i don't want to be rude, but thats such an uninformed view.

Professional weightlifters? really? he's squatting 1.5x his bodyweight, something anyone who regularly visits the gym and does the right things should be able to do.

Deadlift, he does around 160kg, also not an extreme weight.

Do you lot really think he just walks in and does what he wants, he has a PT employed to work with him full time.

If he wanted to 'bulk' (which is a crazy word to use about Rory), do you really think he would still weight and look how he does? he would weight about 18stone and be absolutely ripped.

I suggest those of you that think he wants to look like a body builder 'google' - body builder.

 

[rksquire]

Fed up with people saying this. Pretty sure, 3 of the 4 top ranked golfers are in the gym almost everyday. Ironically the only one that doesn't love it is the one who is many many leagues below the other 3 in terms of ball striking and distance etc - Jordan Spieth.

Rory is not bulked, hes fit, hes not lifting weights every day, i am sure 50% of the days will be spent doing stretching and flexibility work.

The reason he can compete despite struggling with his putter is because he hits the ball so far and straight. if he could putt even average each week, he would win 80% of the tournaments he entered.

Just like Jordan Spieth would miss 50% of cuts if he didnt putt like he did.

Its swings and roundabouts, we all have our strengths and weaknesses

Up until a few months ago I would have agreed with you, but I've slowly changed my mind... I seen the pic of Rory with Frampton post fight, and he looks like a buff athlete; On Friday I also seen some slo-mo's of his swing and his biceps are bulging and strained at address. His body type & shape has changed significantly over the past few years, there has to be an impact - he's went from a kid with an ingrained natural ability that matured naturally and at the same pace as his body to a lean, trim, muscular athlete.

His muscles are bigger and they have to be accommodated in the swing. But, it's mostly putting is where the problem is, and maybe (and I am no expert!!) he's lost that sense of subtle touch and pace control?

Maybe it's like Bruce Banner vs The Hulk - one will win the long drive contest, but the other will put the ball in the hole in less shots!

 

[MendieGK]

why do people think getting fit means you lose feel? thats ridiculous.

Everyone gets on about Tiger getting too 'bulky' (this misplaced word we like to use on the forum), but then fail to notice that he was the best putter on tour?

 

[mcbroon]

Rory is ranked 187th on the PGA Tour from inside 10ft.

Statistically, Spieth has a far better chance of holing a 15 footer than Rory does a 6 footer.

He won't win another major until he sorts it out.

 

[Tashyboy]

Rory is ranked 187th on the PGA Tour from inside 10ft.

Statistically, Spieth has a far better chance of holing a 15 footer than Rory does a 6 footer.

He won't win another major until he sorts it out.

Thats a a ridiculous statement. Sorry couldn't resist 😁👍

 

[mcbroon]

Thats a a ridiculous statement. Sorry couldn't resist 😁👍

Which one?

 

[Tashyboy]

Which one?

None of them 😁 It's just earlier in the blog it was said to me. 😳👍

 

[pokerjoke]

" that the gym has been detrimental "

Absolutely, 100%.

Totally disagree I would say it is totally the opposite.

He has built himself up over an extended period of time not overnight and has won tournaments during his building process.

He would have the best coaches and nutritionists and would have been stretching every day during his career keeping his body flexible allowing for muscle growth.

Playing every day and hitting it hard will certainly take its toll his body and being unfit would almost certainly have led to injury if he never gained strength.

Imo the tournament last week was down to his putting the stats proved that.

 

[Imurg]

Rory is ranked 187th on the PGA Tour from inside 10ft.

Statistically, Spieth has a far better chance of holing a 15 footer than Rory does a 6 footer.

He won't win another major until he sorts it out.

A lot of guff on this thread - but this is the answer.
He can't putt
He does everything else as well or better than everyone else
He just can't putt....

 

[Fish]

i don't want to be rude, but thats such an uninformed view.

Professional weightlifters? really? he's squatting 1.5x his bodyweight, something anyone who regularly visits the gym and does the right things should be able to do.

Deadlift, he does around 160kg, also not an extreme weight.

Do you lot really think he just walks in and does what he wants, he has a PT employed to work with him full time.

If he wanted to 'bulk' (which is a crazy word to use about Rory), do you really think he would still weight and look how he does? he would weight about 18stone and be absolutely ripped.

I suggest those of you that think he wants to look like a body builder 'google' - body builder.

I don't care if you think it's "uninformed", it's my opinion and I ain't changing it for anyone 😜

 

[Deleted member 15344]

McIlroy has been going to the gym and toning up for a number of years and it hasn't stopped him winning majors and other big comps around the world , his short game is still great as it his wedge play he just has a putting issue - he will get it sorted and will be winning majors soon enough.

 

[derryork76]

2 rite squire Dannagher!

 

[HankMarvin]

McIlroy has been going to the gym and toning up for a number of years and it hasn't stopped him winning majors and other big comps around the world , his short game is still great as it his wedge play he just has a putting issue - he will get it sorted and will be winning majors soon enough.

What makes you soi sure ?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What makes you soi sure ?

Because he has been through these periods in his career before and gone on to win majors once again - he has shown he is mentality strong and it's clear he is a streaky putter and when he hits a good steak no one can touch him

 

[13Aces]

Yes agreed, McIlroy has been working with weights for some time but now he has noticeably "bulked up". This is undoubtedly affecting his swing (did the same to Faldo). Now, although he stills gets right through the shot to a classic across the shoulders finish it somehow looks a lot tighter to my eye. At the completion of the swing his whole body looks "taut".
So often before he used to hit many iron shots that almost took the pin out-- not so often now. His putting stroke looks much too long (especially on the backswing).

 

[HankMarvin]

Because he has been through these periods in his career before and gone on to win majors once again - he has shown he is mentality strong and it's clear he is a streaky putter and when he hits a good steak no one can touch him

Why hasn't he been working on it already surley he has known for months what the problem is so why has he been unable to sort it ?

Maybe it's to late for him or maybe he just doesn't care and is enjoying having the weekends off .

 

[Tongo]

Why hasn't he been working on it already surley he has known for months what the problem is so why has he been unable to sort it ?

Maybe it's to late for him or maybe he just doesn't care and is enjoying having the weekends off .

Is golf that easy then? Just a quick fix and everything returns to normal?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Why hasn't he been working on it already surley he has known for months what the problem is so why has he been unable to sort it ?

Maybe it's to late for him or maybe he just doesn't care and is enjoying having the weekends off .

I'm pretty he is working on it just hasn't clicked right now - same with every single other golfer that has ever played , sometimes things just don't happen straight away and then one day it clicks and it will work for him

 

[HankMarvin]

Is golf that easy then? Just a quick fix and everything returns to normal?

I never said it was, it was Phil who said that he will be back, I can't see it given his performances over the last few months and at his level we should have seen some sort of improvement by now.

 

[HankMarvin]

I'm pretty he is working on it just hasn't clicked right now - same with every single other golfer that has ever played , sometimes things just don't happen straight away and then one day it clicks and it will work for him

At this level its more than just waiting for something to click surley